Kawasaki ZZR600 (2002-03)

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The Kawasaki ZZ-R 600 is a motorcycle model manufactured between 2002-03. It has a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder engine and a 599cc capacity, with a maximum power of 98 hp at 11,500 rpm and a maximum torque of 64 Nm at 9,500 rpm. The bike has a six-speed transmission and uses chain drive. The frame is made of an aluminum perimeter design, and the suspension is a 46mm cartridge front fork and a UNI-TRAC rear linkage. The front brakes have two 300mm discs with 4-piston calipers, and the rear brake has one 220mm disc with a 1-piston caliper. The bike has a fuel capacity of 18 liters and gets an average consumption of 18.5 km/lit. Its top speed is 246.9 km/h or 153.4 mph, and it can go from 0 to 60 mph in 10.9 seconds. The dimensions of the bike are 2029 mm in length, 728 mm in width, and 1176 mm in height. The wheelbase is 1399 mm and the seat height is 780 mm. The dry weight of the bike is 198 kg while the wet weight is 216 kg. The front and back tires are 120/65 ZR17 and 180/55 ZR17 respectively, and the bike has a compression ratio of 12.0:1. The bike has four Keihin CVKD 36 carburetors and uses digital ignition.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Kawasaki ZZ-R 600

Year: 2002 – 03


Engine: Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Capacity: 599 cc / 42.6 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 64 x 46.6 mm
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio: 12.0:1
Induction: 4x Keihin CVKD 36 carburetors
Ignition: Digital
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 98 hp / 72.9 kW @ 11.500 rpm
Max Power Rear Tyre: 87.0 hp / 64.8 kW @ 11600 rpm
Max Torque: 64 Nm / 47.2 lb-ft @ 9500 rpm
Transmission: 6 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Frame: Aluminum perimeter design
Front Suspension: 46mm Cartridge front fork

Front Wheel Travel: 119.4 mm / 4.7 in
Rear Suspension: UNI-TRAC rear linkage, 20-way compression and rebound damping, ride height adjustment
Rear Wheel Travel: 134 mm / 5.2 in
Front Brakes: 2x 300mm discs 4 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single 220mm disc 1 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 120/65 ZR1 7
Rear Tyre: 180/55 ZR17
Dimensions: Length 2029 mm / 79.9 in Width 728 mm / 28.7 in Height 1176 mm / 46.3 in
Wheelbase: 1399 mm / 55.1 in
Seat Height: 780 mm / 31.0 in
Dry Weight: 198 kg / 136.5 lbs
Wet Weight: 216 kg / 476.1 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 18 Litres / 4.7 US gal
Consumption Average: 18.5 km/lit
Braking 60 – 0 / 100 – 0: 13.8 m / 36.3 m
Standing ~A1/4 Mile: 10.9 sec / 197.7 km/h
Top Speed: 246.9 km/h / 153.4 mph

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